Fast food chain relaunches 'Night Classroom' for students amid summer heat
MANILA, Philippines — International fast food chain McDonald's relaunched its "Night Classroom" initiative, offering students more spaces where they can study.
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Adani looks to develop port in Philippines
MUMBAI: Adani Group is looking to invest in ports, airports, power and defence sectors in the Philippines. Group company Adani Ports has shown an interest in developing a 25-meter deep port that could accommodate Panamax vessels in Bataan.Group chairman Gautam Adani’s son Karan Adani, also the MD of Adani Ports, disclosed the company’s plans during a courtesy call with Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr in Manila on Thursday.
Defense chiefs from U.S., Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen cooperation
HONOLULU (AP) — Defense chiefs from the U.S., Australia, Japan and the Philippines vowed to deepen their cooperation as they gathered Thursday in Hawaii for their second-ever joint meeting amid concerns about China’s operations in the South China Sea.
P1.7 trillion investments show confidence in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — For some members of the House of Representatives, the P1.7 trillion in investments infused by local and foreign traders in 2023 proved business confidence in the country and in President Marcos.
Jewelmer illuminates the power of women
Amid the luminous world of golden South Sea pearls, resilience is not just a trait, it’s a journey. As Women’s Month unfolded, international luxury brand Jewelmer proudly championed the #PowerfulinPearls movement for the fourth consecutive year.
PCG honors ship crew blasted with China water cannon
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has recognized the captain and 38 crewmembers of BRP Bagacay who successfully carried out their humanitarian mission to Panatag Shoal last Tuesday despite attempts by the Chinese coast guard to stop them using powerful water cannons.
US slams China’s ‘irresponsible behavior’ in South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines — Damage to Philippine vessels and injuries to their crew in the South China Sea constitute “irresponsible behavior” in disregard of international law, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday, weighing in on the latest flare-up involving China.
DoT set to showcase PH at two travel fairs
THE Department of Tourism (DoT) is preparing to promote the country's best tourism offerings at two key travel and trade events in June — the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) and the Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF) this year.